Nancy Berberian Thompson
The first thing People know about Nancy is that she is Armenian and VERY Proud of it!
Nancy’s roots in the Central Valley run deep, She attended Fresno State and then Graduated from the University of the Pacific in Stockton from their Prestigious Business School and had a 12-year career with the RJ Renolds Tabacco Company training field agents in San Francisco and the Valley and then spent a number of years training agents in Alaska.
Nancy returned to the Bay area while still with RJR to take care of her father after he had suffered a stroke – For Nancy – Family comes first - ALWAYS.
Nancy Currently Works in the Real Estate Field with Her Husband Todd Thompson, She has been a realtor for over 17 Years, starting in San Clemente and then Transferring her license to the Fresno and Central Vally Area. Nancy has built a vast network of associated Realtors locally, out of the area and Nationally. Passion and Perseverance are qualities Nancy has in Abundance.
Born in San Francisco to Second Generation Armenian Parents with roots in the Fresno area; Nancy was Baptized in the St. Johns Armenian Church over 66 years ago in San Fransico. Growing up Nancy learned about the Armenian Culture by Both Her Parents and Many, Many Aunts and Uncles as well as Relatives throughout the Valley.
Learning the Armenian Language was not a priority in Nancys family – She jokes that her parents spoke Armenian to talk about their children – there may be some truth to that!
Nancys Father Evert was a founding member of the San Francisco church and was active at the diocese level supporting all things Armenian and traveled to Armenia many times. He also was a lifetime member of The Knights of Vartan, Held many positions and was honored to serve in the top position Nationally known as the Avak Sparabed
Like Father like Daughter, Nancy was eventually to follow in the footsteps of her many family members and relatives and has served in a number of different churches around the state on the local level, in many positions, as a worker bee and a leader. She has also been honored to serve on the Diocese council as secretary and Chairlady.
Nancy has also been active in the Daughters of Vartan, the National Armenian Cultural Group for over 28 years, also serving in many positions. In 2023, at the national convention in Boston, Nancy accepted a two-year position as the Avak Dirouhie serving at the top level for the Daughters of Vartan Nationally.
Nancy loves to talk and has the enviable talent of being able to speak in front of a crowd of any size, she has been a trainer, a leader and decision maker.
Nancy is like the Eveready Bunny – endless energy and just keeps going – Never a task too large or too small she is always ready to help others.
